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In self-reduction, the reducing species is

A

S

B

`O^(2-)`

C

`S^(2-)`

D

`SO_2`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Self-reduction.
`Cu_2S+2Cu_2Oto6Cu+SO_2`
the oxidation number of sulphur increases from `-2` to `+4`, therefore, `S^(2-)` Is the reducing species.
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